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A day in the life of a drone pilot

Drone pilot Bevin Lealand uses aerial mapping to survey farms.

Crane Operator | Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga

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Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.

Forklift Operator | Kaitaraiwa Waka Uta

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Forklift operators operate vehicles that have a lifting platform for shifting and stacking heavy articles such as pallets, bales, crates, containers or cartons.

Dairy Processing Operator | Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka

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Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.   

Textile Process Operator | Kaimahi Kaka-aku

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Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.

Pulp and Paper Mill Operator | Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau

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Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.

Tow Truck Operator | Kaitaraiwa Taraka

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Tow truck operators drive and operate trucks to tow vehicles that have broken down, been damaged or illegally parked.

Energy and Chemical Plant Operator | Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Pūngao, Rawa Matū

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Energy and chemical plant operators monitor, control and maintain machinery and equipment at industrial sites such as power stations.

Earthmoving Machine Operator | Kaiwhakamahi Wakapana Oneone

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Earthmoving machine operators use digging machines, such as bulldozers or graders, to move, shape or level earth, rock and rubble.